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February 2nd, 2008
Pipe Major Neil Gow is stepping down from his position as musical leader of The Worcester Kiltie Band. Neil first
joined the band in 1963 and played with them through their "glory" days, winning five Grade One North American
Championships including three in a row. He was also part of the band that became the first and only American band
to win a Grade One contest on Scottish soil, besting Shotts & Dykehead and Glasgow Police( now Strathclyde
Police )at Lesmehagow in 1969.
Drawing on that rich and very successful experience at the highest level, Neil has focused his attention on tutoring
youngsters in the Worcester area. He brought his students out to compete in 2004 at the Grade V level and
in four very short seasons has been able to propel them into Grade III. No small accomplishment by any means!
Although Neil is stepping down as Pipe Major he will stay involved in the WKB organization as director of our new
piping and drumming school. Thank you for all your effort and vision Neil. Kudos!
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December 2nd, 2007
After a very successful competition season Worcester's Grade IV band has been upgraded to Grade III. With continued hard work and a few new
talented additions in the offseason, Worcester is poised to be a prescence in the new grade.
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September 22nd, 2007
In our last contest of 2007 our Grade IV band finished the season like they started it, by sweeping every category- with firsts in
piping, ensemble an drumming. A great way to end our first year in the grade.
Our Grade V band came in fourth place with one second place finish in piping. A solid conclusion to our first year competing as a unit.
Both bands eagerly await nexts years competition season.
Please check back here often for updates on our January 26th, 2008 Burns Supper Dinner Dance and Concert.
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September 1st, 2007
Worcester Grade IV come in second place with another solid performance. Recieving one first place in piping and another in drumming. It was a close competition but a young Scotia Glenville band won out.
Worcester Grade V was one point away from second place this time out. A little dissapointing, but the Grade V drum corps recieved an Above Grade Level Distinction, which more than made up for it.
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August 19th, 2007
Worcester Grade IV played one of their finer performances at Hunter Mountain recently which was more than enough for them to take first
place for the day! Great job everyone!
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July 21st, 2007
Worcester Grade IV faced it's largest group of competitors thus far this year and was able to secure a a third place finish thanks in large part to a fantastic 1st place showing by the drum corps, led by Michael Heningham. Congratulations to Scotia-Glenville on their win.
Worcester Grade V also faced it's largest group of competitors and beat them all with a great band effort. It's the Grade V bands first win and sure to not be their last!
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June 2nd, 2007
Worcester Grade IV remains unbeaten to date, besting the Stuart Highlanders on a beautiful spring day in Jaffrey. Worcester Grade V continues to improve their play and placed second in a field of five.
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May 19th, 2007
Worcester Grade IV takes another first place over the Graham Highlanders of Vermont. Worcester Grade V takes second place to a strong Rhode Island Highlander Band, not bad for their first competition.
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April 14th, 2007
In our first competition since our upgrade the Grade IV Band swept all four categories at the Indoor Games sponsored by The New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts.
An infusion of new drummers over the off-season has solidified the band as a whole and we are looking forward to a successful 2007 season.
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April 4th, 2007
We are very pleased to announce the formation of a Highland Dance instruction group within the Worcester Kiltie Band organization.
There are two classes available Wednesdays, one from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. for children ages 6-12, and a second class from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. for people age 13 to adult.
The classes are held at our practice hall, The National Guard Armory on Skyline Drive in Worcester. Anyone interested in joining a class please contact Band Manager Jim Flanagan for information on class availablity.
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December 6, 2006
After a very enjoyable season of Grade V competion The E.U.S.P.B.A. has informed us that due to our success on the playing field we have been upgraded to Grade IV for the 2007 season!
We are also pleased to announce that two of our solo competitors were upgraded as well.
Jonathan Chambers from Gr.III Piper to Gr.II Piper and Ryan Fabrycki from Gr. IV Piper to Gr.III Piper. Congratulations to everyone on a job well done!
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September 23, 2006
Another raw and windy day greeted The Kilties as the New Hampshire Highland Games returned to Loon Mountain for their 31st Annual Event.
Worcester competed against a field of 14 bands and was able to best them all in piping, which secured second place for the Band.
Congratulations to The Graham Highlanders for their first place.
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September 2, 2006
A raw and windy Altamont Fairgrounds was host to the 29th Annual Capital District Scottish Games this past weekend.
Worcester competed against a field of 13 bands and was able to best them all.
Two 1st place scores in piping and another in ensemble (all with above grade distinctions!)
led the band to capture The EUSPBA Northeast Branch Championships!
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Indoor Games Results
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